Best 13 Bulgur Risotto With Peas And Asparagus Recipes

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Bulgur risotto with peas and asparagus is a flavorful and nutritious dish that is the perfect combination of taste and texture. Made with whole grain bulgur, fresh peas, and tender asparagus, this risotto-style dish is a delicious and healthy meal. It is a great way to enjoy the flavors of the season and can be served as a main course or side dish. The creamy texture of the bulgur, the sweetness of the peas, and the slight bitterness of the asparagus come together to create a dish that is both satisfying and light. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavor, bulgur risotto with peas and asparagus is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

MUSHROOM, ASPARAGUS AND PEA RISOTTO



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 to 8 cups chicken stock
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds mixed cremini and shiitake mushrooms, sliced
3 small shallots or 1 large shallot, finely diced
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 cups arborio rice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup white wine
1 cup arugula leaves
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
5 fresh mint leaves, torn

Steps:

  • In a medium stockpot, add the chicken stock and heat until warm.
  • In a large stockpot set over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Saute the mushrooms, shallots and asparagus until softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, 1 more minute. Add the arborio rice and a pinch of salt. Saute for 2 minutes. Then add the wine and cook until the liquid is absorbed, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the stock 1 cup at a time and cook, stirring after each addition, until all of the liquid is absorbed. Season periodically with salt and pepper to taste. (This process takes about 30 minutes of cooking and constant stirring.)
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the arugula, peas, cream, Parmesan, butter and lemon juice. Top with the mint and serve.

BULGUR RISOTTO WITH PEAS AND ASPARAGUS



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Categories     Vegetable     Appetizer     High Fiber     Asparagus     Pea     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Bulgur     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 6 as a first-course

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups bulgur
4 cups (about) chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups frozen peas (unthawed)
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
Additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until light golden, about 5 minutes. Mix in bulgur. Add 1/2 cup stock and cook until absorbed, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup stock 2 more times, simmering after each addition and stirring often until liquid is absorbed. Mix in asparagus. Continue adding stock 1/2 cup at a time until bulgur is just tender and mixture is creamy, simmering after each addition and stirring often until stock is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Add peas and cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan, cream, tarragon and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Serve, passing additional grated Parmesan, if desired.

RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 bunches thick asparagus (about 2 pounds)
1 sprig fresh thyme or lemon thyme
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large shallot, diced
2 cups arborio rice
Kosher salt
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 head Bibb lettuce, cut into strips
8 ounces robiola or taleggio cheese, thinly sliced
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Peel the bottom third of the asparagus stalks with a vegetable peeler. Snap each stalk where it breaks naturally; reserve 4 of the peeled bottoms for crostini (below). Thinly slice 6 asparagus bottoms and place the rest of the bottoms in a saucepan with 8 cups water and the thyme to make asparagus broth; bring to a simmer.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until glossy, about 1 minute. Add 1 1/4 teaspoons salt. Pour in the wine and stir until absorbed. Stir in 1/2 cup of the asparagus broth until absorbed (use a ladle to add the broth, keeping the solids in the pan). Continue to add broth in 1/2-cup increments, stirring constantly and allowing the liquid to be absorbed before adding more, about 10 minutes. (You should have about half the broth left.) Stir in the sliced asparagus bottoms and the lemon zest. Add the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, until the rice is just tender, 5 to 8 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the asparagus tips in a large skillet, cover with water and season with salt and pepper. Simmer over medium-high heat until just tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the parmesan and lemon juice to the risotto. Stir in the lettuce, remove from the heat and season with salt. Divide among bowls, top with the robiola and season with pepper. Drizzle the asparagus tips with olive oil and spoon over the risotto.

POLENTA WITH ASPARAGUS, PEAS AND MINT



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Buttery polenta serves as a soft, savory bed for asparagus and peas in this verdant, vegetable-rich main course. Sautéed shallots add sweetness, while fresh mint lends brightness to a satisfying yet light meal. You can substitute any soft herbs for the mint or use a combination for the most complex flavor. And, if you're short on time, instant polenta will work in place of regular, too. Just follow the directions on the package to cook it.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     pastas, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups polenta, coarse-grind cornmeal or corn grits (see Tip)
1 teaspoon fine sea or table salt, plus more as needed
4 to 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, or more to taste, plus shaved Parmesan for serving
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
2 large or 4 small shallots (or 1 small red onion), thinly sliced
3 thinly sliced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons dry vermouth or white wine
2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups frozen or fresh peas (no need to thaw frozen peas first)
1/3 cup vegetable or chicken stock
1/2 cup torn mint leaves, or use parsley, cilantro or a combination of any soft herbs
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • If cooking polenta on stovetop: In a medium pot over high heat, combine 4 1/2 cups water, polenta and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened, 30 to 40 minutes, depending on how finely the polenta is ground (coarse-ground polenta takes longer).
  • Alternatively, cook polenta in oven: Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium Dutch oven or other oven-safe pot over high heat, bring 4 1/2 cups water, polenta and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, stirring constantly until the mixture starts to thicken slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Cover pot and transfer to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, then give the mixture a stir. If it looks dry, add another 1/2 cup water. Cover the pot once more, and continue to bake for another 20 to 30 minutes.
  • When polenta is thick and creamy, stir in 2 to 4 of the tablespoons butter (depending on how buttery you like it) and the Parmesan. Taste and add more Parmesan and salt, if needed.
  • As the polenta cooks, prepare the vegetables: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add shallots and sauté until tender and golden, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and cook for another minute or two, until fragrant and very lightly golden in spots. Add vermouth and cook until alcohol evaporates, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in asparagus and peas, and cook until vegetables are glossy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add stock, remaining 2 tablespoons butter and a large pinch of salt, and bring to a simmer. Cook until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens slightly, 2 to 8 minutes. (Thicker asparagus will take longer to soften.) Stir in the mint. Taste and add more salt, if needed.
  • To serve, spoon polenta into bowls, top with vegetables and their sauce, and grind on lots of fresh pepper. Finish with shaved Parmesan.

ASPARAGUS AND PEA RISOTTO



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Delicious vegetarian recipe that takes a lot of stirring but worth it!

Provided by moirawillis

Time 1h

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Melt margarine in large pan and add the shallots, onions, and garlic, coating them well and sweating them on a low heat for about 1-2 minutes
  • add the arborio rice stirring well ensuring all the grains are well coated. Add more margarine if necessary.
  • Keep on a low heat and keep stirring until the rice starts to turn translucent (can take about 15 minutes).
  • Add a small quantity of wine at a time and it will quickly be absorbed as you keep stirring. Continue until all the wine has been added and absorbed.
  • Next do the same with the half of the stock, just gradually add a little at a time and add more until it has been absorbed. Now add the ground pepper and a little salt, then the asparagus
  • Start adding the remainder of the stock, the peas and the 3/4 of the grated parmesan, stirring continually.
  • Keep stirring until all the stock has been absorbed. The risotto should have a creamy consistency, with the rice and vegetables cooked 'al dente'.
  • If more cooking is required, just add a little more stock and keep stirring.
  • Serve right away, garnished with the remainder of the grated parmesan and a few sprigs of parsley.
  • Serve up with a nice glass of chilled white wine.

COUSCOUS RISOTTO WITH SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS AND PEAS



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Categories     Pasta     Side     Sauté     High Fiber     Dinner     Shrimp     Asparagus     Pea     Summer     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups frozen green peas
24 asparagus spears (about 12 ounces), trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 medium carrots, peeled, cut into matchstick-size strips
3 ounces snow peas, trimmed, cut diagonally in half
6 tablespoons olive oil
32 uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped shallots
4 cups uncooked Israeli couscous
1 pound plum tomatoes (about 8), seeded, chopped
2 cups dry white wine
2 cups vegetable stock or canned vegetable broth
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Cook frozen peas, asparagus, carrots and snow peas in large pot of boiling salted water until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Transfer vegetables to bowl filled with ice water. Drain vegetables and set aside.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until pink and cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer shrimp to medium bowl. (Vegetables and shrimp can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover each separately with plastic wrap and then refrigerate.)
  • Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and shallots and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in couscous and tomatoes. Add wine and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add vegetable stock and simmer until liquid is reduced by half and couscous is just tender, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Mix in reserved vegetables and whipping cream. Cook couscous over medium heat until mixture thickens and is creamy, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir Parmesan, butter and parsley into risotto. Add shrimp and mix until heated through and butter and cheese are melted and well blended, about 2 minutes. Season risotto to taste with salt and pepper. Divide risotto among 8 bowls and serve.

BULGUR RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS



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This is a modified (healthier) version of a risotto recipe I found in Bon Apetit Magazine. My boyfriend says it tastes like something from a nice restaurant down the street. I'm posting it here for safe keeping

Provided by Punahouteach

Categories     Grains

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups bulgur
3 cups fat-free chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 cup baby portabella mushrooms
3/4 cup parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces, freshly grated if possible)
1/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix in bulgur and 1/2 cup broth and cook until absorbed, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup broth and a 1/2 cup wine, simmering after each addition and stirring often until liquid is absorbed.
  • Mix in asparagus and mushrooms. Continue adding broth 1/2 cup at a time until bulgur is just tender and mixture is creamy, simmering after each addition and stirring often until broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in most of the Parmesan, milk and tarragon.
  • sprinkle individual servings with remaining parmesean.

LEMON RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS



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If you would prefer a simple lemon risotto, omit the asparagus and peas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
6 thin asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
1 cup thawed frozen peas
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring stock to a boil in a medium saucepan; turn off heat.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat in another medium saucepan. Add onion; cook, stirring constantly, until translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Add rice; cook, stirring constantly, until edges of grains are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Raise heat to medium-high. Add wine; cook, stirring constantly, until wine has completely evaporated.
  • Add 1/2 cup stock; cook, stirring constantly, until stock has been completely absorbed and a wooden spoon drawn through rice leaves a trail in its wake. Continue adding about 4 more cups stock, 1/2 cup at a time, waiting for each addition to be absorbed before adding the next. (It should take about 13 minutes.)
  • Stir in the asparagus. Add 1/2 to 1 cup more stock, in same manner as described above. About 1 minute before risotto is done, stir in the peas. Risotto is done when liquid looks creamy and grains are cooked but still slightly firm in centers. (The total cooking time will be 16 to 20 minutes.)
  • Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup stock. (You may have stock left over.) Stir in zest, juice, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, parsley, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with more cheese.

RISOTTO WITH PEAS



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Make and share this Risotto With Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mermaidmagic

Categories     Short Grain Rice

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
3 1/3 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
3 tablespoons dry white wine
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 3-1/2 quart sauté pan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic.
  • Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft but not browned, about 4- 5 minutes.
  • Add rice.
  • Cook, stirring, until grains look opaque, about 2- 3 minutes.
  • Add broth, wine and frozen peas.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Increase heat to medium-high, cover and bring to a boil, stirring often.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Cook until rice is tender and almost all of the broth has been absorbed, about 25- 30 minutes.
  • Rice should be tender but not mushy.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add cheese and stir to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Serve warm, with additional grated cheese to top if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.5, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 434.2, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 7.9

RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS AND PESTO



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The last step in most of my risottos is to stir in a final ladleful of stock and some Parmesan cheese. This time, I also stirred in some pesto, which enriches the risotto deliciously, and also dresses it up with flecks of green. The risotto would also work with green beans or peas, or with no added vegetable at all.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 cups well-seasoned chicken or vegetable stock
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced onion
Salt to taste
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine such as pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc
3/4 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut in 1-inch lengths
1/4 to 1/3 cup pesto, to taste
2 to 4 tablespoons Parmesan, to taste

Steps:

  • Put well-seasoned stock or broth into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer over low heat, with a ladle nearby or in the pot.
  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy nonstick skillet or a wide, heavy saucepan. Add onion and a generous pinch of salt, and cook gently until it is just tender, about 3 minutes. Do not brown.
  • Stir in rice and garlic and stir until the grains separate and begin to crackle. Add wine and stir until it is no longer visible in the pan. Begin adding simmering stock, a couple of ladlefuls (about 1/2 cup) at a time. The stock should just cover rice and should be bubbling, not too slowly but not too quickly. Cook, stirring often, until it is just about absorbed. Add another ladleful or two of the stock and continue to cook in this fashion, adding more stock and stirring when rice is almost dry. You do not have to stir continually, but stir often. After 10 minutes, add asparagus and continue to stir and add stock for another 10 to 15 minutes, until rice is cooked through but still al dente.
  • Add another ladleful of stock to the rice. Stir in pesto and additional cheese and remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning. Mix should be creamy (add more stock if it isn't). Serve right away in wide soup bowls or on plates, spreading risotto in a thin layer rather than a mound.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 425, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1035 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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Put asparagus centre stage in this satisfying risotto. Top with a sprinkling of parmesan for an easy midweek meal for two

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch asparagus (about 200g)
800ml vegetable stock
1 tbsp olive oil
25g butter
1 small onion , finely chopped
175g risotto rice
100ml white wine or vermouth (optional)
25g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, finely grated

Steps:

  • Snap the woody ends off the asparagus stalks and tip them into a saucepan with the stock. Put on a low heat to very gently simmer. Meanwhile, cut off the tips of the asparagus, add to the stock for exactly 1 min. Scoop out with a slotted spoon and set aside. Finely slice the rest of the stalks into rounds.
  • Heat the oil and half the butter in a heavy, wide pan. Cook the onions gently for 5 mins until soft, stirring often. Add the chopped asparagus stalks and cook for 2 mins more. Add the rice and continously stir for a few minutes until it turns semi-transparent and makes a hissing sound.
  • Stir in the wine, if using - it will evaporate almost immediately. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Add the stock, a ladleful at a time, stirring between each addition until it is absorbed, about 15 mins.
  • Try the rice - it should feel just cooked with a slight bite to it. Stir in the asparagus tips and any last dregs of stock and cook for 1 or 2 mins more. Remove from the heat and top with the remaining butter and most of the parmesan. Season generously, cover and leave for a few minutes to settle.
  • Give the risotto a thorough stir to incorporate the butter and cheese and serve straight away with the remaining parmesan for sprinkling over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

BIBA'S ASPARAGUS, ARTICHOKE, AND PEA RISOTTO



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The arrival of spring heralds the appearance of some of the best-tasting vegetables. This risotto recipe, created by chef Biba Caggiano, of the Biba restaurant in Sacramento, California, and featured on Martha Stewart Living Television, calls for a flavorful selection of fresh asparagus, peas, and artichokes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt
1/4 pound asparagus tips (from about 1 pound asparagus)
1/2 cup fresh shelled green peas or 1 cup frozen small peas, thawed
6 cups Homemade Chicken Stock
1/2 pound baby artichokes, cleaned, cooked, and cut into wedges
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup minced yellow onion
2 cups imported Italian arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add salt. Add the asparagus tips, and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, 1 to 2 minutes, depending on size. Drain asparagus, and set aside.
  • If using fresh peas, bring another small saucepan of water to a boil. Add salt and peas, and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes, depending on size. Drain peas and set aside. (Asparagus and peas may be cooked several hours ahead.)
  • Heat the stock in a medium saucepan, and keep warm over low heat.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When the butter foams, add the onion, and cook, stirring, until onion begins to color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rice, and stir until it is well coated with the butter and onion, about 1 minute. Add the wine, and stir until it is almost all reduced. Add about 1/2 cup of the hot stock, or just enough to barely cover the rice. Cook, stirring, until the stock has been almost completely absorbed. Continue cooking and stirring the rice in this manner, adding 1/2 cup stock at a time, for about 15 minutes. At this point, the rice should be tender but still a bit firm to the bite.
  • Stir the artichokes, asparagus, and peas into the rice, and season lightly with salt. Add the remaining tablespoon butter and the cheese. Mix quickly for 1 to 2 minutes until the butter and the cheese have melted and the rice has a moist, creamy consistency. Taste, and adjust the seasoning; serve immediately with additional cheese sprinkled on top, if desired.

BULGUR RISOTTO WITH PEAS AND ASPARAGUS - ... RECIPE



Bulgur Risotto With Peas And Asparagus - ... Recipe image

Provided by á-170456

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons butter
1 large onion chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
1 1/2 cups bulgur
4 cups chicken stock - (about) (or canned low-salt chicken broth)
1 pound asparagus trimmed, and cut into 3/4" pieces
1 1/2 cups frozen peas unthawed
3/4 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese - (abt 1 1/2 oz)
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
Additional freshly-grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until light golden, about 5 minutes. Mix in bulgur. Add 1/2 cup stock and cook until absorbed, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup stock 2 more times, simmering after each addition and stirring often until liquid is absorbed. Mix in asparagus. Continue adding stock 1/2 cup at a time until bulgur is just tender and mixture is creamy, simmering after each addition and stirring often until stock is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Add peas and cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan, cream, tarragon and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Serve, passing additional grated Parmesan, if desired. This recipe yields 6 servings as a first-course.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked bulgur. It takes only a few minutes to rehydrate.
  • If you don't have asparagus, you can use broccoli, green beans, or sugar snap peas instead.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the risotto, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or red bell pepper.
  • For a richer flavor, use vegetable broth instead of water.
  • Garnish the risotto with fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, or chives.

Conclusion:

Bulgur risotto with peas and asparagus is a delicious and easy-to-make vegetarian dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The bulgur is a healthy whole grain that's packed with fiber and protein. The peas and asparagus add a pop of color and flavor. And the creamy sauce is simply irresistible. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting vegetarian dish, give bulgur risotto with peas and asparagus a try.

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